Agereh Technologies Inc. (TSXV: AUTO | OTCQB: CRBAF) has entered into its first commercial contract with an International Airport located in the U.S., which has signed a multi-year Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Agreement to deploy Agereh’s entire Intelligent Sensing Platform across multiple terminals.
This is a significant step forward for Agereh as it transitions from developing products and conducting pilot studies to the full-scale adoption by enterprises in some of the most challenging transportation environments.
The contract entails the deployment of Agereh’s full suite of solutions including HeadCounter(TM), MapNTrack(TM) and Smart Door Sensor(TM). The deployment of Agereh’s full suite of solutions represents the first full-scale validation of the company’s integrated, wireless intelligence layer for complex transportation hubs. In addition, the deployment will serve as a reference case study as Agereh pursues additional airport, cargo and large-scale transportation customers.
Full-Platform, Multi-Terminal Deployment
Pursuant to the contract, the airport will implement all three of Agereh’s core solutions across multiple terminals, thereby representing a full-platform enterprise deployment versus a single-product pilot study. The scope of the deployment reflects the airport’s confidence in Agereh’s integrated sensing architecture and its capability to operate at scale in high-traffic and complex environments.
- HeadCounter™ delivers anonymous, real-time passenger flow and congestion intelligence across terminal spaces.
- MapNTrack™ provides indoor and outdoor asset visibility through patent-pending Wi-Fi-assisted cellular positioning.
- Smart Door Sensor™ enables real-time awareness of door activity, secure zones and movement triggers.
The multi-terminal deployment serves as evidence of the scalability of Agereh’s battery-powered, wireless architecture which was developed to enable rapid deployment without requiring costly infrastructure retrofits, beacon grids or hard-wired systems – a major advantage for large airports which seek to rapidly modernize their operations with minimal disruption.
Multi-Year SaaS Revenue Model
The agreement is structured as a multi-year SaaS contract and embeds Agereh’s platform directly into the airport’s long-term operational technology stack. As a result, the SaaS model creates recurring revenue for Agereh and aligns the company with the airport’s ongoing operational requirements.
• Contract Structure Supports Predictable Recurring Revenue:
Contract structure will provide predictable and recurring revenue for Agereh for the duration of the contract.
• SaaS Model Enables Continuous Software Updates and Analytics Enhancements:
The SaaS model will enable Agereh to continuously update the software and enhance the analytical capabilities of the platform, thus ensuring that the airport continues to receive maximum value from the investment.
• SaaS Model Increases Customer Switching Costs Over Time:
By integrating the platform directly into the airport’s operational technology stack, Agereh will increase the customer switching costs associated with modifying or replacing the platform over time.
The transition from pilots to contracted SaaS revenue represents a material commercialization milestone for Agereh and provides a solid foundation for scaling enterprise deployments.
Strategic Validation in a High-Traffic Market
Large airports manage tens of millions of passengers and thousands of mobile assets in dynamic indoor and outdoor environments, often utilizing disparate legacy systems that create operational blind spots. By deploying Agereh’s full platform in combination, the airport will implement a comprehensive sensing layer designed to improve situational awareness and operational efficiency.
• Improved Congestion Monitoring and Passenger Flow Optimization:
Agereh’s platform will enable the airport to better monitor and analyze congestion levels and optimize passenger flow patterns.
• Enhanced Visibility Across Mobile Assets and Secure Access Points:
The platform will provide enhanced visibility into mobile assets and secure access points throughout the airport.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making to Support Safety, Efficiency and Commercial Outcomes:
With improved situational awareness and real-time data, the airport will be able to make informed decisions to support safety, efficiency and commercial objectives.
“This milestone represents the transition from product launch to enterprise validation,” said Ken Brizel, CEO of Agereh. “A large U.S. airport selecting all three of our solutions for multi-terminal deployment confirms that transportation hubs are actively seeking a unified, wireless intelligence layer to improve visibility, optimize operations, and enhance passenger flow. It validates both our technology and our strategy.”
Market Context and Growth Opportunity
The U.S. aviation system is among the largest and most complex systems in the world, providing a substantial addressable market opportunity for Agereh.
FAA and Industry Data Highlight Complexity of Airport Operations Nationwide:
Airport and airline stakeholders understand the scale and complexity of the U.S. aviation system as evidenced by the following statistics:
- Approximately 16.2 million flights occur each year, with an average of approximately 44,360 flights daily.
- Approximately 9.8 million+ scheduled passenger flights occur each year.
- There are 19,482 U.S. airports that handle commercial and general aviation traffic.
Further, the concentration of capacity at the top 10 busiest airports in the United States underscores the need for smart operational tools. These top 10 airports represent approximately 35.3% of total annual passenger capacity, with major hubs such as Atlanta (~108M passengers), Chicago O’Hare (~80M) and Miami (~56M) experiencing extremely high volumes of passengers.
As passenger volumes continue to grow without proportionate growth in physical capacity, airports are being forced to optimize their existing infrastructure. Agereh’s platform was designed specifically to address the real-time visibility gaps that exist at high-traffic terminals.
Platform Overview
Agereh’s technology portfolio is designed to function as a unified intelligence layer for transportation and infrastructure environments, leveraging accurate data collection with real-time analytics.
- HeadCounter™ focuses on people flow, congestion analytics, and passenger experience.
- MapNTrack™ addresses asset tracking challenges across indoor and outdoor environments.
- Smart Door Sensor™ delivers granular access and movement intelligence.
Collectively, these solutions form a scalable, wireless platform that may be deployed incrementally or as a full system across terminals, cargo facilities and large transportation hubs.
Conclusion
Securing a first commercial, multi-terminal airport customer represents a significant milestone for Agereh, validating both the company’s technology and its SaaS-driven business model. With recurring revenue now established, a proven enterprise deployment underway, and a massive, data-intensive aviation market as its target, the company is well-positioned to use this first customer as a reference point to drive broader adoption of its platform across airports and other transportation verticals.
Marc has been involved in the Stock Market Media Industry for the last +5 years. After obtaining a college degree in engineering in France, he moved to Canada, where he created Money,eh?, a personal finance website.
